Comparing Ben McLemore and Duane Washington Jr. Head to Head
Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben McLemore vs Duane Washington Jr.. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben McLemore takes 5 categories while Duane Washington Jr. claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the SG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Ben McLemore's Blocks Per Game of 0.2 compared to Duane Washington Jr.'s 0.1 represents a 100% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben McLemore's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Points Per Game, where Ben McLemore posts 9.0 against Duane Washington Jr.'s 9.1 — a gap of just 1.1%. Duane Washington Jr. can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Points Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Duane Washington Jr. side.
In NBA history, backcourt players are judged on their ability to create offense for themselves and teammates alike. Points per game captures scoring but assists and efficiency metrics reveal the complete offensive picture.
The verdict favors Ben McLemore — 5 categories to 3 — but Duane Washington Jr. makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Duane Washington Jr. has real statistical ammunition particularly in Points Per Game where the gap narrows to just 1.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Ben McLemore or Duane Washington Jr.?
Ben McLemore holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Ben McLemore's Blocks Per Game of 0.2 versus Duane Washington Jr.'s 0.1 is the most decisive factor — a 100% difference.
How do Ben McLemore and Duane Washington Jr. compare in Blocks Per Game?
Ben McLemore career Blocks Per Game: 0.2. Duane Washington Jr. career Blocks Per Game: 0.1. Ben McLemore leads by 100% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben McLemore or Duane Washington Jr.?
Based on career statistics, Ben McLemore edges Duane Washington Jr. 5-3 across key categories. Ben McLemore's Blocks Per Game of 0.2 leads Duane Washington Jr.'s 0.1 by 100%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
